Line dance

Crank It Up

Danced to “Crank It Up” by Colt Ford.

Intermediate2 wall32 countCheri Litzenburg
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Original Cancun Cantina, Backroads Saloon and The Grizzly Rose

Bars that play it

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The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays
Backroads Saloon
Bartonville · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
The Grizzly Rose
Denver · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Crank It Up line dance danced to?+

The Crank It Up is most commonly danced to “Crank It Up” by Colt Ford. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Crank It Up line dance?+

32 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Crank It Up an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Crank It Up is rated intermediate. If you're new to line dancing, get comfortable with basic grapevines and triple steps first, then drill it one 8-count at a time.

Do you need a partner to dance the Crank It Up?+

No. Like every line dance, the Crank It Up is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Crank It Up at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Crank It Up repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.